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Hungarian Press: Something like this could only happen in Romania

The Hungarian publication VG writes that Romania has opened a new section of almost 50 kilometers of the A7 motorway, although the works are not completely finished, in order not to lose European funding.

Bucharest weather forecast: strong wind sunday, temperatures up to 7 degrees

The National Meteorological Administration has issued a special forecast for the Capital, valid between December 26, 10:00 AM, and December 29, 10:00 AM.

Two Romanians stole hundreds of thousands of pounds from UK taxes and child benefits

Two Romanians fraudulently obtained hundreds of thousands of pounds each by accessing Government Gateway accounts, personal accounts for collecting taxes and child benefits made available by the British Government to British citizens and residents in the UK.

First death from influenza virus this season: a woman from Cluj

The first confirmed death from influenza virus this season has been reported. The victim was an 88-year-old woman from Cluj County. She had other medical problems and had not been vaccinated against influenza.

How much does it cost to buy arable land in Romania and how much do you pay in other EU countries?

The average price of agricultural land in Romania was over €8,700 in 2024, according to Eurostat. The cheapest land was sold in northeastern Romania, and the most expensive in the Bucharest-Ilfov region, at over €12,000 per hectare. In the EU, a hectare of arable land can exceed €200,000.

Nighttime route simulation on the Moldova Motorway section, opened to traffic on Tuesday

Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Transport, announced in a Facebook post a night simulation showing what the Focșani-Adjud section of the Moldova Motorway will look like, a section that will be opened to traffic on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

Miruță and Darău to be sworn in as ministers of Economy and Defense on Tuesday

Radu Miruță and Irineu Darău will be sworn in as ministers of Economy and Defense on Tuesday at 3 p.m., the Presidential Administration announced.

The Moldovan motorway is expanding: the 50 km section between Focșani and Adjud is opening

The Moldovan motorway is taking an important step forward. The general manager of CNAIR, Cristian Pistol, announced that on Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m., traffic will be opened on the Focșani Nord - Adjud Nord section, with a length of approximately 50 kilometers.

Explosion followed by fire in a block of flats in Focșani: several people injured

 Several people have been injured following an explosion followed by a fire in a block of flats in Focșani, Vrancea County.

The pork market, analyzed by the Competition Council

The Competition Council has launched a study to identify barriers that limit Romanian farmers’ access to the pork processing and marketing market. The Competition Council announces that it aims to identify any dysfunctions in the sector that could affect competition and, implicitly, consumers. Thus, the study seeks to establish the administrative, regulatory, and financing access […]

ARCMEDIA, Romania’s largest publishing group, faithful to its philosophy of strengthening editorial independence and operational autonomy, continues its efforts to implement an integrated development strategy

In line with the company's new motto, ”Unim Perspective” (we unite perspectives) the ARCMEDIA ecosystem will expand operationally and conceptually to ensure an integrated, flexible, and coherent flow of promotion for brands that invest in ARCMEDIA publications.

USR approved the ministerial nominations: Radu Miruță for Defense and Irineu Darău for Economy

The USR Political Committee, meeting online, approved on Friday the nominations for the leadership of the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism.

Bolojan promises reforms in the justice system after the „Romania is calling you” appeal

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has publicly responded to the appeal "Bolojan, Romania is calling you," launched by protesters in Victoriei Square, and announced that the government will come up with legislative proposals for justice reform by the end of January.

Radu Miruță confirms: „Yes, I receive two salaries.” Controversy over cumulative allowances

Economy Minister Radu Miruță has publicly acknowledged that he receives two salaries from public funds - one as a minister and one as a member of parliament - and explained that this is permitted by law.

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months in prison in Romania for drug possession

American rapper Wiz Khalifa (real name Thomaz Cameron Jibril) has been definitively sentenced in Romania to 9 months in prison for possession of drugs for personal use, according to a decision handed down on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, by the Constanța Court of Appeal.

Nicușor Dan on the statute of limitations for corruption: That’s not the problem

Romanian President Nicușor Dan says that the fundamental problem with corruption cases is not the statute of limitations.

Protest at Cotroceni Palace. Union members demand constitutional mediation procedure

Union members from four trade union confederations are protesting on Thursday, starting at 11:00 a.m., in front of Cotroceni Palace.

Fund allocations. Nazare: Over 2 billion lei for Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Thursday the approval of a transfer of over 2 billion lei to pay urgent debts in Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Bolojan wants justice reform: There should be no statute of limitations for serious corruption cases

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that serious corruption cases should not be subject to a statute of limitations. Bolojan announced the formation of a working group for justice reform. 10,000 cases have been closed in three years.

Bolojan on the coalition situation: It’s only a matter of time before things end badly

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said that the current governing coalition risks becoming deadlocked if there is no "reset" of relations between the ruling parties, following the PSD senators' vote in favor of a simple motion against USR Minister Diana Buzoianu.

Nicușor Dan:The biggest problems in the justice system are in the Judicial Inspection and promotions

President Nicușor Dan says that the biggest problems in the justice system are in the Judicial Inspection and the promotion system.

The administrator of Romania’s largest oil terminal caps management salaries

OIL Terminal SA, the administrator of Romania's largest oil terminal, has amended management contracts, capping salaries and benefits in line with new legal requirements.

Marinescu appeals to magistrates: Call a spade a spade. It is not enough to accuse, you must prove it

Minister of Justice Radu Marinescu asks magistrates to have the courage to call a spade a spade, but also to provide evidence.

Dan: I am quite pessimistic about Russia’s intention to have peace in the coming period

It is important for us to "offer Ukraine the opportunity to have backing in the negotiations it is conducting," said Romanian President Nicușor Dan in statements made before attending the EU Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki.

Nicusor Dan:I am leaving for Helsinki,I am taking with me the concerns related to the functioning of justice

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, says that he is leaving for the Helsinki Summit and is taking with him the concerns of civil society regarding the functioning of justice, which he shares.

Zamfir: All PSD senators will vote for the motion against Ms. Buzoianu

Absolutely all PSD senators will vote for the motion against Ms. Buzoianu, declared Daniel Zamfir, the leader of the PSD senators, on Monday.

New registration session for individuals in the Rabla Auto program

A new registration session for individuals in the Rabla Auto 2025 program begins on Tuesday, the Environmental Fund Administration announced.

External debt increased by 22 billion euros in the first ten months of the year

Total external debt increased by 22 billion euros in the period January-October 2025, to over 225 billion euros, according to data presented on Monday by the National Bank of Romania.

DSP lifts water consumption restrictions in several localities in Prahova

DSP Prahova announced on Thursday the lifting of water consumption restrictions in several localities in the county, which were affected by the Paltinu crisis. There is only one exception to this measure, which remains temporarily in force for a hospital.

Deputy Prime Minister calls for speeding up certification procedures for Via Transilvanica

Bureaucracy risks blocking the process of certifying the Via Transilvanica as a pedestrian route of national interest, says Deputy Prime Minister Tánczos Barna. He is asking the authorities to urgently simplify the procedures.

Romanian company to produce interceptor drones under Ukrainian license

A Romanian company will produce interceptor drones under Ukrainian license and autonomous kamikaze models.

Romania has better land than France

It is, undeniably, a difficult field, in which you have to be patient to achieve results, and yet, more and more Romanians are choosing to give up the comfortable life in the cities and the well-paid jobs for a piece of land on which to do agriculture.

Over 4,530 Ukrainians have requested asylum in Romania since the beginning of the war with Russia

Over 4,500 Ukrainian citizens have requested asylum in Romania, since February 2022 until now, according to data published on Wednesday by representatives of the Immigration Inspectorate (IGI).

A laboratory in Galați, equipped with the most advanced drug detection system

The Toxicology Laboratory of the Clinical Service of Forensic Medicine in Galați has been equipped with an ultra-high-performance system. It is the most advanced system for detecting drugs and other prohibited substances in Romania.

Romania could export eggs to Israel. Israeli health delegation visits Romania

ANSVSA announced on Wednesday that Romania would start exporting eggs to Israel. The officials received, a day ago, a visit from a delegation of their counterparts from Israel, which also traveled to Alba County, to verify the sanitary and veterinary conditions.

Tech giant merges its Romanian subsidiaries

Indian company Infosys Limited has merged its wholly-owned subsidiaries in Romania, as part of an internal restructuring aimed at streamlining its operations in Europe.

Grindeanu: We will not vote on the motion of censure

We will not vote on the motion of censure. We are still partners in this coalition, said PSD President Sorin Grindeanu on Tuesday.

Romania wants the headquarters of the new EU Customs Authority. Strategic stake for Bucharest

The Romanian Customs Authority (AVR), together with the Ministry of Finance, officially submitted the proposal for Romania to host the headquarters of the future EU Customs Authority (EUCA) - the European institution responsible for coordinating the European Union's customs system.

PNL withdraws the „Golden Visa Romania” project after the CSAT analysis: It is the right decision

PNL deputy Glad Varga announced the withdrawal from Parliament of the project regarding the "Golden Visa Romania" program, after state institutions and the CSAT reported security-related vulnerabilities, emphasizing that the decision is necessary at this time.

Ciprian Ciucu announces who will become interim mayor of Sector 6

The mayor-elect of the capital, Ciprian Ciucu, announced on Monday who will take his place at the helm of Sector 6 City Hall: "Once I sign my resignation, he will automatically become mayor."